Lucent Ace Manufacturing Recalls LED Flashlights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors
CPSC recall 14107 · announced February 19, 2014 · Lucent Ace Manufacturing · 3,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves LED flashlights with hand straps. The 3 ½-inch tall flashlights were sold in black, red, green and blue and have style number FCAACE6033 printed on the packaging.
The hazard
The battery can short and cause the flashlight's canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlight and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a flashlight canister rupturing while in a consumer's hand. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide from October 2013 to November 2013 for about $3.
Consumer contact: Lucent Ace Manufacturing toll-free at (888) 373-6978 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.lucentace.com and click on "product recall" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.